Top Calcium-Rich Foods For Your Bones, Teeth & Heart

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M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

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Navneet Kaur

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Calcium is one of the most important minerals we need. Around 99% of the body’s calcium is stored in bones, and the remaining is found in blood, muscle, and other tissues. Our calcium need is 1g per day. Here are a few calcium-rich foods to consider in your daily diet.

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1. Ragi

Calcium content: 364 mg /100 g

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2. Amaranth Leaves

Calcium content: 330 mg /100 g

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3. Drumstick Leaves

Calcium content: 314 mg /100 g

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4. Curry Leaves

Calcium content: 659 mg /100 g

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5. Til Seeds (White)

Calcium content: 1283 mg /100 g

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6. Cottage Cheese / Paneer

Calcium content: 476 mg /100 g

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7. ALMONDS

Calcium content: 228 mg /100 g

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